ASCEND Teaching Students How to Learn
Helping educators translate learning science into classroom practice.
ASCEND Teaching Students How to Learn
Helping educators translate learning science into classroom practice.
Introducing ASCEND
ASCEND is an evidence-based implementation framework that helps educators translate learning science into practical classroom strategies.
Rather than relying on isolated instructional strategies ASCEND integrates complementary, research-supported practices—including explicit study-skills instruction, retrieval practice, concept mapping, metacognitive reflection, and structured implementation guidance—into a cohesive framework that educators can adapt across disciplines.
ASCEND:
Activate prior knowledge, Scaffold strategic learning, Connect concepts, Engage in retrieval, Nurture metacognition, and Design for learning.
The ASCEND Framework
The framework is grounded in improvement science and organizes evidence-based instructional strategies into a structured system designed to improve student learning.